Unit5 Into The Wild（单元自测卷·山东专用）英语外研版必修第一册

………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年高一英语必修第一册单元测试（山东专用） Unit5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 测试范围：必修第一册。 4. 难度系数：0.65。 5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 英语听力部分：该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 请看听力部分第一节，第一节，听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1． Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a pet store. B．In a zoo. C．In a music hall. 2．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．The man’s sister. B．A pet. C．An accident. 3．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To ask for help. B．To make an invitation. C．To find his dog. 4．What does the man like best in the zoo? A．The Cat House. B．The Lizard Lounge. C．The Monkey House. 5．What is the conversation about? A．Why the tiger shark is scary. B．What the tiger shark looks like. C．How the tiger shark gets its name. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 第一节到此结束，第二节，听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6．Why was it difficult to rescue the cat? A．It was too scared to move. B．It was hurt by the branches. C．It was at the top of a tree. 7．What did the man do to rescue the cat? A．He got a neighbor to help him. B．He borrowed a ladder. C．He climbed the tree. 听第7段录音，回答第8-10题。 8．What are the speakers mainly discussing? A．Causes of work stress. B．Benefits of using animals to relax. C．Ways to organize team-building events. 9．What positive result has the woman noticed? A．Most staff reported higher productivity. B．All employees overcame their fear of dogs. C．Team discussions became more open and relaxed. 10．What does the man think of the activity in the end? A．He’s interested in trying it. B．He’s unsure if it would work. C．He’s worried about potential problems. 听第8段录音，回答第11-13题。 11．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To give a party invitation. B．To get some ideas for a gift. C．To ask about house decoration. 12．What does the lucky bamboo with eight sticks represent? A．Growth. B．Double happiness. C．Blessings. 13．Which of the following plants does the woman have in her bedroom? A．The lucky bamboo. B．Spider plants. C．The Chinese money plant. 听第9段录音，回答第14-17题。 14．What’s the woman’s problem with keeping a dog? A．The woman dislikes its smell. B．The woman has no room for it. C．The woman is too busy to walk it. 15．Why does the woman dislike cats? A．They’re dangerous. B．They have long hair. C．She has to feed them. 16．What animal does the woman seem to be interested in? A．Cats. B．Snakes. C．Ants. 17．What is the woman likely to do next? A．Buy some ants. B．Shop at another store. C．Seek information online. 听第10段录音，回答第18-20题。 18．What is the talk mainly about? A．Dogs and humans make sounds in a similar way. B．Dogs and humans have a different ancestor. C．Dogs respond to calls like humans. 19．What can be learned about the dogs in Attila Andics’ experiment? A．They listened to as many human noises as dog noises. B．They were as sensitive to human sounds as to dog sounds. C．Some of them were awake while they were being scanned. 20．How does Clive Wynne explain Attila Andics’ finding? A．It provides evidence for dogs’ attachment to humans. B．It may not have anything to do with evolution. C．It may not be supported by other experiments. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Recommended Books for Earth Month 2026 One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf. My Life with Wolves: How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick McIntyre (Greystone Books, 2026, 296 pages, $30.00) Former park ranger (护林人) Rick McIntyre shares decades of wisdom from observing wolves in Yellowstone. He narrates how he narrowly missed a deer’s charge and watched alpha wolves battle for territory. More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values. The Company of Owls: A Memoir by Polly Atkin (Milkweed Editions, 2026, 216 pages, $25.00) Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her. Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margin of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us by Marlene Zuk (Princeton University Press, 2026, 312 pages, $29.95) Biologist Marlene Zuk shifts our focus to creatures we frequently overlook — such as snakes, cockroaches, butterflies and other little-known species. With wit and genuine curiosity, she reveals what cockroaches can teach us about evolution, how butterflies reshape our understanding of pollution, and why even unpopular animals offer profound lessons. 21．What does Rick McIntyre mainly convey in his book? A．Observing wolves helped him develop his personal beliefs. B．His career as a park ranger was filled with unexpected risks. C．The Yellowstone wolf packs have complex social structures. D．Humans should always keep a safe distance from wild animals. 22．What drove Polly Atkin to seek companionship with the owls? A．Her desire to write a nature memoir. B．Her limited mobility due to health issues. C．Her preference for animals over humans. D．Her childhood dream of living in the wild. 23．What do the three books have in common? A．They are set in North America. B．They focus on survival challenges of wild animals. C．They explore the connection between humans and nature. D．They stress the importance of protecting endangered species. B Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic explorer, has spent 25 years documenting (记录) rare wildlife, changing his childhood interest into a duty to protect Earth’s ecosystems. When he was young, Kadur was attracted by Corbett’s tales of big cats. Inspired, he once cycled into the jungle with a friend to observe big cats at a watering hole. At night, they really saw a big cat. Bathed in moonlight, he realized his life’s goal: to take photos of nature’s wonders and share them. At 12, Kadur borrowed his father’s camera — a “magic box” that froze time. His father, a scientist who studies insects, got him looking at the small things. So he began intentionally taking photos of small insects, trying to understand what he was looking at. As he grew older, his love for nature, however, conflicted with academics. Afterwards, he moved to Brownsville, Texas to study hotel management — a choice that unexpectedly refueled his love for storytelling. In Brownsville, Kadur explored the cloud forests and landed a job as a jungle tour guide. There, he met filmmaker John Bax, who introduced him to documentary work. When they started a documentary project together, Bax withdrew (退出) from it. Kadur, then 19 and untrained in film, carried on the project on his own. He later spent three years in India’s Western Ghats, filming species like the “smoke cat” for the first time. His first film, Sahyadris: Mountains of the Monsoon, brought the Western Ghats’ biodiversity into attention, aiding its 2012 UNESCO World Heritage status. Through visual storytelling, Kadur offers his audience chances to know about a rarely-seen natural world, calling on them to protect its weak wildlife. “Visual art has told stories for thousands of years. Now we’re doing that with technology, and it will continue to advance.” said Kadur, “I think the influence of storytelling can last a lifetime. It can last generations.” 24．What led Kadur into nature? A．Corbett’s stories of big cats. B．Working as a jungle tour guide. C．Borrowing his father’s camera. D．His experience in hotel management. 25．What was his father’s influence on him? A．Teaching him photography skills. B．Introducing him to documentary work. C．Helping him regain love for storytelling. D．Arousing his curiosity about scientific details. 26．What is Kadur’s opinion about visual storytelling? A．It well entertains audiences. B．It serves as a bridge for nature. C．Its value lies in expression skills. D．Its impact depends on technology. 27．Which of the following words can best describe Kadur? A．Determined and passionate. B．Talented and humorous. C．Independent and generous. D．Responsible and serious. C “A beautiful field of flowers can be a rather noisy place. It’s just that we can’t hear the sounds.” Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations. Plants produce a high frequency (频率) clicking sound, and when short of water, or damaged, the clicks become far more regular. They also make different sounds, depending on whether they are thirsty or injured. “Each plant and each type of stress is related to a specific sound,” said Professor Lilach Hadany. who led the research study. Focusing particularly on tomatoes, wheat and corn, the plants were placed in a soundproof (隔音的) room and recorded by microphones. Some plants were short of water, others cut, and a control group was left undamaged. The researchers used an algorithm (算法) to separate the noises, successfully telling the difference between the sounds depending on whether they were dry or cut. The algorithm did this in a greenhouse setting which included far more surrounding sounds, but it was still able to recognize the particular cries for help of the plants. Generally speaking, the human ear can hear sounds up to around 20kHz, while the sounds produced by plants are about 40-80kHz, far beyond our hearing. “The sounds made by plants can’t be heard by humans but can probably be heard by various animals, such as bats, mice and insects,” Hadany tells us. Though this has yet to be proven, it’s possible that these creatures use this information to choose which plants to eat. A study led by Reda Hassanien of China Agricultural University in Beijing years ago, also proved that plants reacted to sound waves, with some plants greatly increasing their yield. While evidence shows that plants can react to sounds, there’s no evidence today that they can actually hear them. 28．What can we know from the six-year experiment? A．Plants of different types make the sound of the same frequency B．Plants produce more regular sound in certain stressful situations. C．Plants make sounds with a much lower frequency when stressed D．Plants make the sound of the same frequency whatever the situation. 29．What is the algorithm used for in the research? A．To record the sounds B．To control the sounds. C．To produce the sounds D．To identify the sounds. 30．What has been proven by scientists according to the passage? A．Plants can hear each other’s cry for help. B．Animals can hear the sounds made by plants. C．Plants can make sounds and respond to sound waves. D．Animals decide what to eat based on the sounds plants make. 31．Which of the following is the best title of the text? A．Sounds That We Can’t Hear. B．Beautiful Songs from Plants. C．Plants Talk Especially When Stressed. D．Plant Reset to Different Types of Stress. D In the summer months, fireflies (萤火虫) become lively, starting their “love stories”. Male fireflies fly around and a part of their belly will light up. Then females sitting on the ground look up at the show and flash back to the males they like. They’re not going to mate (交配) unless they’ve exchanged these light signals. Firefly species have performed that for millions of years, lit only by the moon. Now humans are damaging their feelings, turning on street lights and LEDs at the fireflies’ summer party. In the firefly world, it’s the females who are particularly turned off by man-made light. Owens, a researcher at Harvard University, led studies, in experimental conditions and field conditions and found that male fireflies often keep flashing (闪光) under street lights and other kinds of overhead light, while female fireflies, active at night, basically shut down and stop reacting. “Probably because they just can’t see the males very well,” Owens explained. “Typically male fireflies are looking down. Female fireflies are looking up at street lights and other light sources.” In lab conditions, not one of 20 pairs mated successfully under bright lights, while about half of firefly couples mated successfully in natural dim light. “In the last decade, the night sky became twice as bright due to the increasing use of LEDs,” Owens said, which hurts the populations of fireflies. Sadly, no fireflies are protected under the Endangered Species Act presently. “I like people to think about firefly extinction (灭绝) as sitting in a room of candles, and it’s beautiful,” said Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tutts University. “And if one or two of those candles went out, you probably don’t even notice it, but if that continues, eventually you are left sitting in complete darkness.” 32．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Telling their love stories. B．Exchanging light signals of love. C．Mating and raising babies. D．Holding summer parties. 33．What is a serious danger of man-made light to fireflies? A．It makes the female blind. B．It causes them to get lost. C．It stops the female from reacting. D．It forces the male to shut off. 34．What influences the success of firefly mating according to the research? A．The brightness of surrounding light. B．The male and female mating time. C．The size of male and female. D．The number of firefly couples. 35．What does Sara Lewis say about the firefly extinction? A．It will surely happen eventually. B．It produces a beautiful story. C．It happens in a room of candles. D．It will come if nothing is done. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 End is Close to mouse in New Zealand You might have heard that we are only at a distance of a few meters away from a mouse. Maybe that’s true. It’s estimated (估计) that there are as many rats as there are people on the planet. 36 Recently, the New Zealand government has announced that it would try to get rid of every single rat, opossum (负鼠) and stoat (白鼬) in the country by 2050. 37 Also, native species (物种) will be better protected, because these animals are destroying the country’s natural habitats (栖息地). New Zealand is an ancient island which was home to many different wildlife species long before humans arrived. It’s thought that when people first traveled to the island on ships hundreds of years ago, they brought rats along with them by mistake. 38 Soon, stoats were brought in to control the spread of rabbits as well. 39 Over 40 types of flightless birds ended up dying out after these introduced species ate their eggs and disturbed their habitats, as the birds were unable to protect themselves. To carry out the plan, the government will set thousands of traps and even spread poison across some areas. Scientists are also working on using the CRISPR gene-editing tool to find a way to stop the mice from increasing. 40 As science journal Nature wrote, “Once you start getting rid of all the harmful species, you’re fighting against the law of nature to some degree.” A．This is not just to make the streets a cleaner place. B．Some think more effective actions should be taken. C．Later, opossums were introduced to the country for their fur. D．However, some worry that the actions may have unwanted effects. E．But for people in New Zealand, the distance may soon be a lot bigger. F．And then, some other foreign species were also introduced to New Zealand. G．In a country with few natural enemies, introducing these species was a disaster. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The word “hero” is usually used to describe a person who does some act of bravery. This story, however, is about a cat named Paley. The cat 41 a woman. Marci Mitchell and Jean Lewin are two women living at Spring Grove Apartments. They found Paley on the street and wanted to create a 42 for the homeless cat, but he was not 43 . So the women took turns 44 him. They made sure he could keep warm in the cold winter nights. Both women had 45 with cats as they each own their own cats as well. Slowly but surely, Paley started getting 46 with the kind women and warming to them. He would sometimes allow them to 47 him, and would even sit on their legs. One night, Lewin was told that Paley was crying and acting 48 . Lewin found Paley was not being himself and 49 to reply to Lewin when she called him like before. Lewin knew something was not 50 . She thought the cat wanted to be 51 , so she walked after him. Paley led her to a large tree. That was when Lewin saw a woman 52 on the snow. She didn’t reply when Lewin called her. Lewin had worked on a rescue team (救援队) for many years and 53 what to do. She quickly called 911 and cared for her. 54 the woman was fine in the end. This story shows that 55 come in all shapes and sizes, and that we should never underestimate (低估) pets and animals. 41．A．trusted B．supported C．saved D．influenced 42．A．home B．meal C．job D．video 43．A．impressed B．interested C．patient D．frightened 44．A．looking at B．looking for C．looking into D．looking after 45．A．trouble B．experience C．fun D．help 46．A．comfortable B．smart C．bored D．annoyed 47．A．own B．lead C．pet D．call 48．A．freely B．similarly C．strategically D．strangely 49．A．refused B．expected C．learned D．managed 50．A．ready B．possible C．right D．important 51．A．accepted B．followed C．lectured D．caught 52．A．lying B．walking C．working D．riding 53．A．wondered B．forgot C．explained D．knew 54．A．Naturally B．Luckily C．Suddenly D．Surprisingly 55．A．partners B．animals C．heroes D．favorites 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of 56 (it) wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a 57 (weigh) of up to 300 kilograms, they can run 58 a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers. Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. 59 eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, 60 were reflected in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I 61 (watch). Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned… and froze. Only meters away from me was a bear. With water 62 (fall) off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger 63 (press) the button. A second 64 (late), the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening, 65 magical experience was now captured forever in a single image. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，作为动物保护社团社长，请写一则启事，招募学生参与校园流浪猫（stray cats）的管理。内容包括： 1．流浪猫管理的意义及工作职责； 2．报名方式。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Protection Club 第二节（满分25分） 67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I grew up in an average middle-class home where pets were not available. I never had a pet. Animals were not part of my experience, so I had no pity about them. When my son Adam was 18 months old, we moved to a new community. An elderly woman and her old golden retriever (金毛猎犬) lived next door. Adam liked the dog whose name was Brandy, and she was a friendly animal. That was all as far as I was concerned. When the woman died, her relatives took away all of her belongings except the old dog. They locked the dog out and drove away. Because I had no mercy on animals, it didn’t even cross my mind: “Wait a minute. Someone should be taking care of this dog” or “Who is going to be responsible for her?” It just didn’t. I was not responsible for the dog. Some of the neighbors had fed her occasionally, but the dog mostly stayed near the house where she’d lived, and where her owner had died. When the dog would come over to play with Adam, he would feed her cookies; once in a while I would give her some leftovers. One afternoon I went to get Adam, who’d been outside playing in our yard — a safe, level grassy area — but he was gone. Just gone. I was mad. I looked for him, and then neighbors helped. We called the police. For three hours the police looked for him, but in vain. My husband rushed home from the city. After six hours’ search, we got no result. I was hysterical (歇斯底里). We could not find Adam. 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, we heard faint dog barks (狗吠) coming from the woods nearby. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, we welcomed Brandy as a member of our family formally. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第7页（共8页） 试题 第8页（共8页） 试题 第5页（共8页） 试题 第6页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年高一英语必修第一册单元测试（山东专用） Unit 5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 测试范围：必修第一册。 4. 难度系数：0.65。 5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 英语听力部分：该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 请看听力部分第一节，第一节，听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1． Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a pet store. B．In a zoo. C．In a music hall. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Look at those colorful birds over there. I think you can teach them to sing. M: But look at the price! I’d rather buy a cat as my pet. 2．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．The man’s sister. B．A pet. C．An accident. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Did you see koko? My sister and I can't find her anywhere. I'm afraid that she'll get hit by a car if she runs into the road. W: You mean your little dog? No, I haven't seen her. 3．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To ask for help. B．To make an invitation. C．To find his dog. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I’m sorry to come at this moment, but I wonder if I can leave my dog with you for three days. W: I’m sorry. Mr. Green doesn’t like dogs. 4．What does the man like best in the zoo? A．The Cat House. B．The Lizard Lounge. C．The Monkey House. 【答案】C 【原文】W: What is your favorite part of the zoo? I like the cat house. I really like the tigers. M: Yeah and the lizard lounge is great too. But the monkey house is the best. 5．What is the conversation about? A．Why the tiger shark is scary. B．What the tiger shark looks like. C．How the tiger shark gets its name. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Betty, do you know why these animals are called the tiger shark? W: That’s easy. They have a frightening nature as tigers. M: Well, in actual fact, that’s because they have dark narrow areas similar to those on a tiger’s body. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 第一节到此结束，第二节，听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6．Why was it difficult to rescue the cat? A．It was too scared to move. B．It was hurt by the branches. C．It was at the top of a tree. 7．What did the man do to rescue the cat? A．He got a neighbor to help him. B．He borrowed a ladder. C．He climbed the tree. 【答案】6．A 7．B 【原文】M: Hey, you won’t believe what happened earlier today. I had to rescue a cat that was stuck in a tree. W: Oh, really? Tell me all about it. M: It was quite a challenge. The poor thing was terrified and wouldn’t come down. I had to get a ladder from my neighbor but, even then, it took some time to get the cat to trust me. Finally, after a bit of patience, I managed to reach it and bring it down safely. W: That’s so kind of you. It sounds like quite an adventure. M: It was. I’m just glad I could help the poor creature. 听第7段录音，回答第8-10题。 8．What are the speakers mainly discussing? A．Causes of work stress. B．Benefits of using animals to relax. C．Ways to organize team-building events. 9．What positive result has the woman noticed? A．Most staff reported higher productivity. B．All employees overcame their fear of dogs. C．Team discussions became more open and relaxed. 10．What does the man think of the activity in the end? A．He’s interested in trying it. B．He’s unsure if it would work. C．He’s worried about potential problems. 【答案】8．B 9．C 10．A 【原文】M: I didn’t expect to see you here, Miss Smith. I thought you were busy running that team-building event this weekend. W: I was, and it went really well. We had a stress relief session using pets. M: I’ve heard of it. It’s the use of an animal to provide comfort to people with health problems, right? W: Yes. We brought in trained therapy dogs during the team-building event to help with stress relief. Employees could spend time with them in special areas. M: That sounds wonderful. But wasn’t there a risk that some people would find the dogs too noisy? W: At first, some were unsure, especially those who don’t usually spend time with pets. I guess they were maybe a little bit afraid of the dogs but didn’t actually say that. However, once they saw how calm and relaxed the dogs made everyone feel, they were more open to it. Some employees even mentioned how much more comfortable they felt during group activities. M: I never thought about how much of a positive impact pet comfort could have. W: It’s incredible. Animals help people feel more at ease and connected, which really improves teamwork and communication. M: Well, you never say never. Now that we’ve spoken, I wouldn’t rule out doing something similar. 听第8段录音，回答第11-13题。 11．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To give a party invitation. B．To get some ideas for a gift. C．To ask about house decoration. 12．What does the lucky bamboo with eight sticks represent? A．Growth. B．Double happiness. C．Blessings. 13．Which of the following plants does the woman have in her bedroom? A．The lucky bamboo. B．Spider plants. C．The Chinese money plant. 【答案】11．B 12．A 13．C 【原文】M: Hey Emma, my sister is going to have a housewarming party in her new house. I was thinking of getting her some indoor plants as a gift, but plants aren’t really my thing. W: How about a lucky bamboo? It is believed to bring luck to the household. She can place it in the living room. M: Quite interesting. W: According to Chinese traditions, the significance of the lucky bamboo is tied to how many sticks it has. For example, two sticks represent double happiness, five represent blessings and with three more growth. M: Nice. What about something for her study room? W: A Chinese money plant would be great. It only needs watering weekly. I placed one in my bedroom and it is growing well. Spider plants are also a good choice. M: Thanks, Emma. 听第9段录音，回答第14-17题。 14．What’s the woman’s problem with keeping a dog? A．The woman dislikes its smell. B．The woman has no room for it. C．The woman is too busy to walk it. 15．Why does the woman dislike cats? A．They’re dangerous. B．They have long hair. C．She has to feed them. 16．What animal does the woman seem to be interested in? A．Cats. B．Snakes. C．Ants. 17．What is the woman likely to do next? A．Buy some ants. B．Shop at another store. C．Seek information online. 【答案】14．C 15．B 16．C 17．A 【原文】W: I always want a pet. Can you give me some advice on getting a pet? M: How much time can you spend looking after your pet? W: I’m actually very busy, so if I have a dog, I’ve got to walk it every day, which I don’t have time for. M: You are right. W: Also, I don’t want pets with long hair, like cats. Nor do I want a pet that could be dangerous, like a spider or a snake. M: How about ants? They are easy to look after. You only need to put the ants into a glass box with special soil, so you don’t need to feed them. The most interesting part is that you can watch the ants digging roads in the soil. W: It sounds good. Do you sell both the ants and the box? M: Yes. W: How many ants should I get at least? M: Eight at least. 听第10段录音，回答第18-20题。 18．What is the talk mainly about? A．Dogs and humans make sounds in a similar way. B．Dogs and humans have a different ancestor. C．Dogs respond to calls like humans. 19．What can be learned about the dogs in Attila Andics’ experiment? A．They listened to as many human noises as dog noises. B．They were as sensitive to human sounds as to dog sounds. C．Some of them were awake while they were being scanned. 20．How does Clive Wynne explain Attila Andics’ finding? A．It provides evidence for dogs’ attachment to humans. B．It may not have anything to do with evolution. C．It may not be supported by other experiments. 【答案】18．C 19．C 20．B 【原文】 M: The brains of humans and dogs respond in the same way to sounds like laughter and barking. The finding suggests that our voice processing areas are passed down from a common ancestor. Attila Andics of the MECE Research Group in Budapest, Hungary, and his colleagues trained 11 dogs to lie in a scanner. As the dogs listened to nearly 200 human and dog noises, the team recorded brain activity. They also performed the same experiment on 22 humans. Animals are usually asleep for scans. But recently, better training has meant some dogs will lie still long enough to be scanned while awake. Andics is the first to compare humans and dogs in the same experiment. Human and dog brains lit up in similar areas in response to the sounds. Dogs responded more to dog sounds, and humans responded more to human sounds. Andics says the results hint at a single evolutionary origin for the voice processing area of human and dog brains, dating back to at least 100 million years ago — the last time humans and dogs shared an ancestor. But Clive Wynne of Arizona State University offers an alternative explanation. “The dog’s responses could just be the result of a lifetime listening to humans voices,” he says. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Recommended Books for Earth Month 2026 One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf. My Life with Wolves: How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick McIntyre (Greystone Books, 2026, 296 pages, $30.00) Former park ranger (护林人) Rick McIntyre shares decades of wisdom from observing wolves in Yellowstone. He narrates how he narrowly missed a deer’s charge and watched alpha wolves battle for territory. More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values. The Company of Owls: A Memoir by Polly Atkin (Milkweed Editions, 2026, 216 pages, $25.00) Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her. Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margin of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us by Marlene Zuk (Princeton University Press, 2026, 312 pages, $29.95) Biologist Marlene Zuk shifts our focus to creatures we frequently overlook — such as snakes, cockroaches, butterflies and other little-known species. With wit and genuine curiosity, she reveals what cockroaches can teach us about evolution, how butterflies reshape our understanding of pollution, and why even unpopular animals offer profound lessons. 21．What does Rick McIntyre mainly convey in his book? A．Observing wolves helped him develop his personal beliefs. B．His career as a park ranger was filled with unexpected risks. C．The Yellowstone wolf packs have complex social structures. D．Humans should always keep a safe distance from wild animals. 22．What drove Polly Atkin to seek companionship with the owls? A．Her desire to write a nature memoir. B．Her limited mobility due to health issues. C．Her preference for animals over humans. D．Her childhood dream of living in the wild. 23．What do the three books have in common? A．They are set in North America. B．They focus on survival challenges of wild animals. C．They explore the connection between humans and nature. D．They stress the importance of protecting endangered species. 【答案】21．A 22．B 23．C 【导语】文章主要介绍了2026年地球月推荐的三本书籍，它们分别讲述了人与狼、猫头鹰以及边缘动物之间相互观察、陪伴并从中获得人生启迪的故事。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据My Life with Wolves部分“More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values.(更重要的是，这部回忆录解释了狼群平静而坚定的特质如何塑造了他自己的价值观)”可知，作者Rick McIntyre在这本回忆录中主要传达了观察狼群如何帮助他塑造了个人的价值观。 22．细节理解题。根据The Company of Owls部分“Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her.(因病只能待在英格兰湖区的一间小屋里，波莉·阿特金在附近一家猫头鹰家族中找到了陪伴。看着它们成长，她开始思考生存与孤独。她写道，这些猫头鹰教会了她仔细倾听周围的世界)”可知，Polly Atkin因疾病被困于村舍，行动受限，这才促使她在附近的猫头鹰一家中寻找陪伴。 23．细节理解题。根据第一段“One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf.(地球日的一个间接成果，是人们共同决定保护与我们共存的野生动物，并应对由此带来的种种紧张局面。以下是为2026年地球月书架精心挑选的三本作品)”以及第一本书讲人通过观察狼群形成自己的价值观，第二本书讲人因病受限而从猫头鹰身上学会聆听世界，第三本书讲被忽视的生物能教给人类深刻的道理可知，三本书的共同点是都探讨了人类与自然之间的联系与互动。 B Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic explorer, has spent 25 years documenting (记录) rare wildlife, changing his childhood interest into a duty to protect Earth’s ecosystems. When he was young, Kadur was attracted by Corbett’s tales of big cats. Inspired, he once cycled into the jungle with a friend to observe big cats at a watering hole. At night, they really saw a big cat. Bathed in moonlight, he realized his life’s goal: to take photos of nature’s wonders and share them. At 12, Kadur borrowed his father’s camera — a “magic box” that froze time. His father, a scientist who studies insects, got him looking at the small things. So he began intentionally taking photos of small insects, trying to understand what he was looking at. As he grew older, his love for nature, however, conflicted with academics. Afterwards, he moved to Brownsville, Texas to study hotel management — a choice that unexpectedly refueled his love for storytelling. In Brownsville, Kadur explored the cloud forests and landed a job as a jungle tour guide. There, he met filmmaker John Bax, who introduced him to documentary work. When they started a documentary project together, Bax withdrew (退出) from it. Kadur, then 19 and untrained in film, carried on the project on his own. He later spent three years in India’s Western Ghats, filming species like the “smoke cat” for the first time. His first film, Sahyadris: Mountains of the Monsoon, brought the Western Ghats’ biodiversity into attention, aiding its 2012 UNESCO World Heritage status. Through visual storytelling, Kadur offers his audience chances to know about a rarely-seen natural world, calling on them to protect its weak wildlife. “Visual art has told stories for thousands of years. Now we’re doing that with technology, and it will continue to advance.” said Kadur, “I think the influence of storytelling can last a lifetime. It can last generations.” 24．What led Kadur into nature? A．Corbett’s stories of big cats. B．Working as a jungle tour guide. C．Borrowing his father’s camera. D．His experience in hotel management. 25．What was his father’s influence on him? A．Teaching him photography skills. B．Introducing him to documentary work. C．Helping him regain love for storytelling. D．Arousing his curiosity about scientific details. 26．What is Kadur’s opinion about visual storytelling? A．It well entertains audiences. B．It serves as a bridge for nature. C．Its value lies in expression skills. D．Its impact depends on technology. 27．Which of the following words can best describe Kadur? A．Determined and passionate. B．Talented and humorous. C．Independent and generous. D．Responsible and serious. 【答案】24．A 25．D 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了国家地理探险家Sandesh Kadur如何将童年对自然的兴趣转化为保护地球生态系统的使命，并通过视觉叙事呼吁人们保护野生动物。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段“When he was young, Kadur was attracted by Corbett’s tales of big cats. (小时候，Kadur被Corbett讲述的大型猫科动物的故事所吸引。)”可知，Corbett讲述的大型猫科动物的故事引领Kadur走进自然。故选A项。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段“His father, a scientist who studies insects, got him looking at the small things. So he began intentionally taking photos of small insects, trying to understand what he was looking at. (他的父亲是一位研究昆虫的科学家，这让他开始关注小事物。于是，他开始有意拍摄小昆虫，试图了解自己正在观察的是什么。)”可知，他的父亲激发了他对科学细节的好奇心。故选D项。 26．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Through visual storytelling, Kadur offers his audience chances to know about a rarely-seen natural world, calling on them to protect its weak wildlife. (通过视觉叙事，Kadur为观众提供了了解罕见自然世界的机会，呼吁他们保护脆弱的野生动物。)”可知，Kadur认为视觉叙事是连接人与自然的桥梁。故选B项。 27．推理判断题。根据第四段“Kadur, then 19 and untrained in film, carried on the project on his own. He later spent three years in India’s Western Ghats, filming species like the “smoke cat” for the first time. (当时19岁且未接受过电影制作培训的Kadur独自完成了这个项目。后来，他在印度西高止山脉度过了三年，首次拍摄了“烟猫”等物种。)”以及全文内容可知，Kadur在面对困难时坚持不懈，并且对自然和故事讲述充满热情，所以可以用“坚定且有激情的”来形容他。故选A项。 C “A beautiful field of flowers can be a rather noisy place. It’s just that we can’t hear the sounds.” Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations. Plants produce a high frequency (频率) clicking sound, and when short of water, or damaged, the clicks become far more regular. They also make different sounds, depending on whether they are thirsty or injured. “Each plant and each type of stress is related to a specific sound,” said Professor Lilach Hadany. who led the research study. Focusing particularly on tomatoes, wheat and corn, the plants were placed in a soundproof (隔音的) room and recorded by microphones. Some plants were short of water, others cut, and a control group was left undamaged. The researchers used an algorithm (算法) to separate the noises, successfully telling the difference between the sounds depending on whether they were dry or cut. The algorithm did this in a greenhouse setting which included far more surrounding sounds, but it was still able to recognize the particular cries for help of the plants. Generally speaking, the human ear can hear sounds up to around 20kHz, while the sounds produced by plants are about 40-80kHz, far beyond our hearing. “The sounds made by plants can’t be heard by humans but can probably be heard by various animals, such as bats, mice and insects,” Hadany tells us. Though this has yet to be proven, it’s possible that these creatures use this information to choose which plants to eat. A study led by Reda Hassanien of China Agricultural University in Beijing years ago, also proved that plants reacted to sound waves, with some plants greatly increasing their yield. While evidence shows that plants can react to sounds, there’s no evidence today that they can actually hear them. 28．What can we know from the six-year experiment? A．Plants of different types make the sound of the same frequency B．Plants produce more regular sound in certain stressful situations. C．Plants make sounds with a much lower frequency when stressed D．Plants make the sound of the same frequency whatever the situation. 29．What is the algorithm used for in the research? A．To record the sounds B．To control the sounds. C．To produce the sounds D．To identify the sounds. 30．What has been proven by scientists according to the passage? A．Plants can hear each other’s cry for help. B．Animals can hear the sounds made by plants. C．Plants can make sounds and respond to sound waves. D．Animals decide what to eat based on the sounds plants make. 31．Which of the following is the best title of the text? A．Sounds That We Can’t Hear. B．Beautiful Songs from Plants. C．Plants Talk Especially When Stressed. D．Plant Reset to Different Types of Stress. 【答案】28．B 29．D 30．C 31．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍科学家通过实验证明植物在压力环境下会发声，以及相关研究细节和现有结论。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations.(特拉维夫大学的科学家进行了一项为期六年的实验，证明植物在特定的压力环境下会发出声音)”以及第二段中“Plants produce a high frequency (频率) clicking sound, and when short of water, or damaged, the clicks become far more regular.(植物会发出高频的咔嗒声，当缺水或受损时，这种咔嗒声会变得有规律得多)”可知，六年的实验证明，植物在特定压力环境下（如缺水、受损）会发出更有规律的声音。故选B项。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The researchers used an algorithm (算法) to separate the noises, successfully telling the difference between the sounds depending on whether they were dry or cut.(研究人员使用一种算法来分离这些声音，成功区分出植物缺水和被切割时发出的声音差异)”可知，算法被用于识别植物发出的不同声音。故选D项。 30．细节理解题。根据第一段“Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations.(特拉维夫大学的科学家进行了一项为期六年的实验，证明植物在特定的压力环境下会发出声音)”以及最后一段“A study led by Reda Hassanien of China Agricultural University in Beijing years ago, also proved that plants reacted to sound waves, with some plants greatly increasing their yield.(多年前，由北京中国农业大学的Reda Hassanien牵头开展的一项研究也证实，植物会对声波做出反应，部分植物的产量因此大幅提高)”可知，科学家已经证明植物会发声且会对声波做出反应。故选C项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，并结合第一段“Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations.(特拉维夫大学的科学家进行了一项为期六年的实验，证明植物在特定的压力环境下会发出声音)” 和第二段“Plants produce a high frequency (频率) clicking sound, and when short of water, or damaged, the clicks become far more regular. They also make different sounds, depending on whether they are thirsty or injured.(植物会发出高频的咔嗒声，当缺水或受损时，这种咔嗒声会变得有规律得多。它们也会根据自己是口渴还是受伤发出不同的声音)”可知，文章核心围绕“植物在压力环境下会发出声音”展开，介绍了相关实验、声音特点及研究结论。C项“植物尤其在压力大时会‘说话’”符合主旨，可作为最佳标题。故选C项。 D In the summer months, fireflies (萤火虫) become lively, starting their “love stories”. Male fireflies fly around and a part of their belly will light up. Then females sitting on the ground look up at the show and flash back to the males they like. They’re not going to mate (交配) unless they’ve exchanged these light signals. Firefly species have performed that for millions of years, lit only by the moon. Now humans are damaging their feelings, turning on street lights and LEDs at the fireflies’ summer party. In the firefly world, it’s the females who are particularly turned off by man-made light. Owens, a researcher at Harvard University, led studies, in experimental conditions and field conditions and found that male fireflies often keep flashing (闪光) under street lights and other kinds of overhead light, while female fireflies, active at night, basically shut down and stop reacting. “Probably because they just can’t see the males very well,” Owens explained. “Typically male fireflies are looking down. Female fireflies are looking up at street lights and other light sources.” In lab conditions, not one of 20 pairs mated successfully under bright lights, while about half of firefly couples mated successfully in natural dim light. “In the last decade, the night sky became twice as bright due to the increasing use of LEDs,” Owens said, which hurts the populations of fireflies. Sadly, no fireflies are protected under the Endangered Species Act presently. “I like people to think about firefly extinction (灭绝) as sitting in a room of candles, and it’s beautiful,” said Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tutts University. “And if one or two of those candles went out, you probably don’t even notice it, but if that continues, eventually you are left sitting in complete darkness.” 32．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Telling their love stories. B．Exchanging light signals of love. C．Mating and raising babies. D．Holding summer parties. 33．What is a serious danger of man-made light to fireflies? A．It makes the female blind. B．It causes them to get lost. C．It stops the female from reacting. D．It forces the male to shut off. 34．What influences the success of firefly mating according to the research? A．The brightness of surrounding light. B．The male and female mating time. C．The size of male and female. D．The number of firefly couples. 35．What does Sara Lewis say about the firefly extinction? A．It will surely happen eventually. B．It produces a beautiful story. C．It happens in a room of candles. D．It will come if nothing is done. 【答案】32．B 33．C 34．A 35．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了萤火虫依靠光信号求偶交配，人造强光会让雌虫不再回应，导致其数量下降。专家用蜡烛比喻警示：若不保护，萤火虫终将灭绝。 【详解】32．词句猜测题。根据第一段“They’re not going to mate (交配) unless they’ve exchanged these light signals.(除非它们之间交换了这些光信号，否则它们是不会进行交配的)”以及划线词上文“Firefly species have performed(萤火虫物种已经这样做了数百万年)”可知，此处that指上文提到的“exchanged these light signals”，即交换光信号，进行交配。故划线词意思是“传递爱的光信号”。故选B。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“Owens, a researcher at Harvard University, led studies, in experimental conditions and field conditions and found that male fireflies often keep flashing (闪光) under street lights and other kinds of overhead light, while female fireflies, active at night, basically shut down and stop reacting.(哈佛大学的研究员欧文斯在实验环境和实地环境中进行了相关研究，结果发现雄性萤火虫在街灯和其他高架光源下常常持续闪烁，而夜间活跃的雌性萤火虫则基本停止闪烁并不再做出反应)”可知，人造光源会阻止雌萤火虫作出反应。故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段“In lab conditions, not one of 20 pairs mated successfully under bright lights, while about half of firefly couples mated successfully in natural dim light.(在实验室条件下，20对萤火虫中没有一对在强光下成功交配，而约有一半的萤火虫对在自然昏暗光线下成功交配)”可知，影响萤火虫交配成功的关键因素是周围光线的亮度。故选A。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“And if one or two of those candles went out, you probably don’t even notice it, but if that continues, eventually you are left sitting in complete darkness.(如果其中有一两根蜡烛熄灭了，你可能根本察觉不到，但如果这种情况持续下去，最终你就会发现自己完全处于黑暗之中了)”可知，萨拉·刘易斯认为如果不采取任何措施，萤火虫灭绝的情况就会发生。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 End is Close to mouse in New Zealand You might have heard that we are only at a distance of a few meters away from a mouse. Maybe that’s true. It’s estimated (估计) that there are as many rats as there are people on the planet. 36 Recently, the New Zealand government has announced that it would try to get rid of every single rat, opossum (负鼠) and stoat (白鼬) in the country by 2050. 37 Also, native species (物种) will be better protected, because these animals are destroying the country’s natural habitats (栖息地). New Zealand is an ancient island which was home to many different wildlife species long before humans arrived. It’s thought that when people first traveled to the island on ships hundreds of years ago, they brought rats along with them by mistake. 38 Soon, stoats were brought in to control the spread of rabbits as well. 39 Over 40 types of flightless birds ended up dying out after these introduced species ate their eggs and disturbed their habitats, as the birds were unable to protect themselves. To carry out the plan, the government will set thousands of traps and even spread poison across some areas. Scientists are also working on using the CRISPR gene-editing tool to find a way to stop the mice from increasing. 40 As science journal Nature wrote, “Once you start getting rid of all the harmful species, you’re fighting against the law of nature to some degree.” A．This is not just to make the streets a cleaner place. B．Some think more effective actions should be taken. C．Later, opossums were introduced to the country for their fur. D．However, some worry that the actions may have unwanted effects. E．But for people in New Zealand, the distance may soon be a lot bigger. F．And then, some other foreign species were also introduced to New Zealand. G．In a country with few natural enemies, introducing these species was a disaster. 【答案】36．E 37．A 38．C 39．G 40．D 【导语】本文介绍新西兰计划消灭外来有害动物，讲述其入侵由来与造成的危害，同时提及相关治理手段及外界对此举的担忧。 【详解】36．由上文“It’s estimated (估计) that there are as many rats as there are people on the planet.(据估计，地球上老鼠的数量和人类数量一样多。)”可知，前文说老鼠随处可见，空格处转折引出新西兰的特殊情况。E项“But for people in New Zealand, the distance may soon be a lot bigger.(但对于新西兰民众而言，人与老鼠的距离很快会变得远得多。)”符合语境，起到承上启下的作用。 37．由下文“Also, native species (物种) will be better protected, because these animals are destroying the country’s natural habitats (栖息地).(此外本土物种能得到更好保护，因为这些外来动物正在破坏自然栖息地。)”可知，后文讲述除清理环境外的另一重目的。A项“This is not just to make the streets a cleaner place.(这一举动不只是为了让街道更加干净整洁。)”符合语境，引出下文其他目的，有承下作用。 38．由上文“It’s thought that when people first traveled to the island on ships hundreds of years ago, they brought rats along with them by mistake. (人们认为，数百年前人类乘船首次来到这座岛屿时，无意间把老鼠也带了过来。)”以及下文“Soon, stoats were brought in to control the spread of rabbits as well.(不久人们又引进白鼬来控制兔子泛滥。)”可知，空格处介绍另一种被引进的物种。C项“Later, opossums were introduced to the country for their fur.(后来，人们为获取皮毛将负鼠引入此地。)”符合语境，按顺序列举外来物种，有承上作用。 39．由下文“Over 40 types of flightless birds ended up dying out after these introduced species ate their eggs and disturbed their habitats.(四十多种不会飞的鸟类因外来物种偷吃鸟蛋、破坏栖息地最终灭绝。)”可知，空格处总述引进物种带来巨大危害。G项“In a country with few natural enemies, introducing these species was a disaster.(在缺少天敌的新西兰，引进这些物种酿成了一场灾难。)”符合语境，总领本段内容。 40．由下文“Once you start getting rid of all the harmful species, you’re fighting against the law of nature to some degree.(全力清除有害物种在某种程度上违背自然规律。)”可知，空格处表明部分人对此计划存有担忧。D项“However, some worry that the actions may have unwanted effects.(然而，有人担忧这些举措会产生意想不到的负面影响。)”符合语境，形成语意转折，有承下作用。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The word “hero” is usually used to describe a person who does some act of bravery. This story, however, is about a cat named Paley. The cat 41 a woman. Marci Mitchell and Jean Lewin are two women living at Spring Grove Apartments. They found Paley on the street and wanted to create a 42 for the homeless cat, but he was not 43 . So the women took turns 44 him. They made sure he could keep warm in the cold winter nights. Both women had 45 with cats as they each own their own cats as well. Slowly but surely, Paley started getting 46 with the kind women and warming to them. He would sometimes allow them to 47 him, and would even sit on their legs. One night, Lewin was told that Paley was crying and acting 48 . Lewin found Paley was not being himself and 49 to reply to Lewin when she called him like before. Lewin knew something was not 50 . She thought the cat wanted to be 51 , so she walked after him. Paley led her to a large tree. That was when Lewin saw a woman 52 on the snow. She didn’t reply when Lewin called her. Lewin had worked on a rescue team (救援队) for many years and 53 what to do. She quickly called 911 and cared for her. 54 the woman was fine in the end. This story shows that 55 come in all shapes and sizes, and that we should never underestimate (低估) pets and animals. 41．A．trusted B．supported C．saved D．influenced 42．A．home B．meal C．job D．video 43．A．impressed B．interested C．patient D．frightened 44．A．looking at B．looking for C．looking into D．looking after 45．A．trouble B．experience C．fun D．help 46．A．comfortable B．smart C．bored D．annoyed 47．A．own B．lead C．pet D．call 48．A．freely B．similarly C．strategically D．strangely 49．A．refused B．expected C．learned D．managed 50．A．ready B．possible C．right D．important 51．A．accepted B．followed C．lectured D．caught 52．A．lying B．walking C．working D．riding 53．A．wondered B．forgot C．explained D．knew 54．A．Naturally B．Luckily C．Suddenly D．Surprisingly 55．A．partners B．animals C．heroes D．favorites 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．C 【导语】本文主要讲述流浪猫Paley引导住户发现雪地遇险女子，用行动诠释英雄不分物种的暖心故事。 【详解】41．考查动词。句意：这只猫救了一位女士。A. trusted信任；B. supported支持；C. saved拯救；D. influenced影响。根据后文“Paley led her to a large tree. That was when Lewin saw a woman ______ on the snow. She didn’t reply when Lewin called her. Lewin had worked on a rescue team (救援队)...”可知，猫咪带人们找到遇险女子，救下对方。 42．考查名词。句意：她们在街上发现了Paley，想给这只流浪猫安一个家，但它对此并不感兴趣。A. home家；B. meal饭菜；C. job工作；D. video视频。根据后文“for the homeless cat”可知，猫咪无家可归，二人打算为它打造住处。 43．考查形容词。句意：她们在街上发现了Paley，想给这只流浪猫安一个家，但它对此并不感兴趣。A. impressed印象深刻的；B. interested感兴趣的；C. patient耐心的；D. frightened害怕的。根据后文“So the women took turns ______ him”可知，猫咪不愿接受安置，因此二人只能轮流照料它。 44．考查动词短语。句意：所以两位女士轮流照顾它，确保它在寒冷冬夜能保暖。A. looking at看着；B. looking for寻找；C. looking into调查；D. looking after照顾。根据后文“They made sure he could keep warm in the cold winter nights”可知，她们确保猫能在寒冷的冬夜保持温暖，由此可知，此处指的是二人照料猫咪。 45．考查名词。句意：两位女士都有养猫经验，她们也各自都饲养着自己的猫。A. trouble麻烦；B. experience经验；C. fun乐趣；D. help帮助。根据后文“as they each own their own cats as well”可知，二人本身都养猫，拥有和猫咪相处的经历。 46．考查形容词。句意：缓慢但确定地，Paley渐渐适应了两位好心女士，对她们变得更友好。A. comfortable自在的；B. smart聪明的；C. bored无聊的；D. annoyed恼怒的。根据后文“He would sometimes allow them to _____ him, and would even sit on their legs”可知猫咪不再抗拒，和二人相处变得放松自在。 47．考查动词。句意：它有时会允许两位女士抚摸它，甚至会趴在她们腿上。A. own拥有；B. lead带领；C. pet抚摸；D. call呼唤。根据后文“would even sit on their legs”可知，猫咪亲近二人，愿意被抚摸。 48．考查副词。句意：一天晚上，有人告诉Lewin，Paley不停叫唤，举止十分反常。A. freely自由地；B. similarly相似地；C. strategically有策略地；D. strangely奇怪地。根据后文“Lewin found Paley was not being himself”可知，猫咪行为和平时不一样，十分怪异。 49．考查动词。句意：Lewin发现Paley状态不对，她像往常一样呼唤它，它却不予回应。A. refused拒绝；B. expected期待；C. learned学习；D. managed设法。根据前文“Paley was not being himself”可知，猫咪一反常态，拒绝回应她的呼唤。 50．考查形容词。句意：Lewin意识到事情不对劲。A. ready准备好的；B. possible可能的；C. right正常的；D. important重要的。根据前文“One night, Lewin was told that Paley was crying and acting ______. Lewin found Paley was not being himself and 　 ____ to reply to Lewin when she called him like before.”可知，猫咪反常叫唤、不肯回应呼唤，由此可推断，当下情况不正常，something was not right为固定表达，指情况异常。 51．考查动词。句意：她以为猫咪想让自己跟着它，于是便跟在猫咪身后。A. accepted接受；B. followed跟随；C. lectured训斥；D. caught抓住。根据后文“so she walked after him”可知，Lewin跟随猫咪前行，此处猫咪是想让她跟上自己。 52．考查动词。句意：就在这时Lewin看见一名女子躺在雪地里。A. lying躺；B. walking行走；C. working工作；D. riding骑行。根据后文“She didn’t reply when Lewin called her”以及女子需要救援可知，女子倒在雪地上，lie on the snow表示“躺在雪中”。 53．考查动词。句意：Lewin在救援队工作多年，清楚该如何处理当下的状况。A. wondered疑惑；B. forgot忘记；C. explained解释；D. knew知道。根据前文“Lewin had worked on a rescue team (救援队) for many years”可知，她拥有救援工作经历，知晓急救处理方法。 54．考查副词。句意：幸运的是这名女子最后并无大碍。A. Naturally自然地；B. Luckily幸运地；C. Suddenly突然；D. Surprisingly令人惊讶地。根据后文“the woman was fine in the end”可知，遇险女子平安无事，这是一件幸运的事。 55．考查名词。句意：这个故事告诉我们英雄不分大小形态，我们永远不要低估各类宠物与动物。A. partners伙伴；B. animals动物；C. heroes英雄；D. favorites挚爱。根据文章开头“The word “hero” is usually used to describe a person who does some act of bravery. This story, however, is about a cat named Paley.”可知，全文围绕猫咪是英雄展开，首尾呼应。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of 56 (it) wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a 57 (weigh) of up to 300 kilograms, they can run 58 a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers. Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. 59 eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, 60 were reflected in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I 61 (watch). Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned… and froze. Only meters away from me was a bear. With water 62 (fall) off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger 63 (press) the button. A second 64 (late), the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening, 65 magical experience was now captured forever in a single image. 【答案】 56．its 57．weight 58．at 59．An 60．which 61．was being watched 62．falling 63．to press 64．later 65．yet/but 【导语】主要讲述作者在黄石国家公园游玩时偶遇黑熊，惊险又奇妙的拍照经历。 【详解】56．考查形容词性物主代词。句意：作为世界上首个国家公园，黄石公园因其多样的野生动物闻名，但它最出名的或许是园内的熊。此处修饰名词wildlife，需要形容词性物主代词，it对应的形容词性物主代词是its，意为“它的”。 57．考查名词。句意：尽管体重可达三百千克，它们奔跑速度能达到每小时六十四千米，同时游泳能力也十分出众。不定冠词a后接名词，weigh对应的名词是weight，意为“重量”，a weight of意为“重达……”。 58．考查介词。句意：尽管体重可达三百千克，它们奔跑速度能达到每小时六十四千米，同时游泳能力也十分出众。固定搭配at a speed of，意为“以……的速度”，所以此处为介词at。 59．考查冠词。句意：一只鹰飞过积雪覆盖的群山，群山倒映在下方平静的湖面中。eagle为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一只雄鹰”，表泛指，且eagle是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an，位于句首，首字母需大写。 60．考查定语从句。句意：一只鹰飞过积雪覆盖的群山，群山倒映在下方平静的湖面中。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词是mountains，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which。 61．考查动词时态和语态。句意：正当我专注拍摄这绝妙的景色时，我突然感觉自己正被注视着。主语I和watch之间是被动关系；主句时态为一般过去时，此处强调当时正在发生的被动动作，用过去进行时的被动语态，结构为was/were being+过去分词，主语为I，所以谓语动词为was being watched。 62．考查非谓语动词。句意：水珠从它浓密的棕毛上滴落，这只熊回盯着我。此处为with复合结构，宾语water和fall之间是主动关系，用现在分词falling作宾语补足语。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：不知怎的，我强行按下了快门。固定搭配force sb. to do sth.，意为“强迫/迫使某人做某事”，不定式作宾语补足语。 64．考查副词。句意：片刻之后，这头熊转身跑回了树林。固定搭配a second later，意为“片刻之后，一秒后”，late对应的副词later。 65．考查连词。句意：等我从惊吓中缓过神，看向相机，这段最惊险却又无比奇妙的经历，被永远定格在了一张照片里。frightening和magical存在转折对比关系，可用并列连词yet或者but连接。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，作为动物保护社团社长，请写一则启事，招募学生参与校园流浪猫（stray cats）的管理。内容包括： 1．流浪猫管理的意义及工作职责； 2．报名方式。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Protection Club 【答案】 Dear students,       In order to protect stray cats on campus and create a harmonious warm campus atmosphere, our Animal Protection Club is now recruiting volunteers to take part in stray cat management work.       Caring for stray cats shows love and responsibility. Volunteers are mainly responsible for regular feeding, cleaning their living places and paying attention to their health conditions.       Anyone who is caring and responsible is welcome to join. Please sign up at our club office before next Friday. Let us protect these lovely little animals together. Animal Protection Club 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生写一则启事，招募学生参与校园流浪猫（stray cats）的管理。 【详解】1.词汇积累 保护：protect→safeguard 参与：take part in→participate in/get involved in 常规的：regular→routine 可爱的：lovely→adorable 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Volunteers are mainly responsible for regular feeding, cleaning their living places and paying attention to their health conditions. 拓展句：Volunteers are mainly responsible for regular feeding, cleaning their living places and attending to how their health conditions are. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Caring for stray cats shows love and responsibility. （运用了动名词Caring作主语） 【高分句型2】Anyone who is caring and responsible is welcome to join. （运用了who引导的定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I grew up in an average middle-class home where pets were not available. I never had a pet. Animals were not part of my experience, so I had no pity about them. When my son Adam was 18 months old, we moved to a new community. An elderly woman and her old golden retriever (金毛猎犬) lived next door. Adam liked the dog whose name was Brandy, and she was a friendly animal. That was all as far as I was concerned. When the woman died, her relatives took away all of her belongings except the old dog. They locked the dog out and drove away. Because I had no mercy on animals, it didn’t even cross my mind: “Wait a minute. Someone should be taking care of this dog” or “Who is going to be responsible for her?” It just didn’t. I was not responsible for the dog. Some of the neighbors had fed her occasionally, but the dog mostly stayed near the house where she’d lived, and where her owner had died. When the dog would come over to play with Adam, he would feed her cookies; once in a while I would give her some leftovers. One afternoon I went to get Adam, who’d been outside playing in our yard — a safe, level grassy area — but he was gone. Just gone. I was mad. I looked for him, and then neighbors helped. We called the police. For three hours the police looked for him, but in vain. My husband rushed home from the city. After six hours’ search, we got no result. I was hysterical (歇斯底里). We could not find Adam. 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, we heard faint dog barks (狗吠) coming from the woods nearby. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, we welcomed Brandy as a member of our family formally. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Suddenly, we heard faint dog barks (狗吠) coming from the woods nearby. My heart raced with hope. We pushed through the bushes, rushing towards the sound as quickly as possible. Soon, we spotted Adam sleeping safely against a tree. Brandy was holding him there with all her might. One of her legs was hanging over a 35-foot drop to a stream below. One of her legs was hurt, but she still kept her body still to guard the little boy. Seeing this, I felt a strong sense of guilt and gratitude, with tears rolling down my face. My husband held our son; I carried Brandy. I knew in that instant that she was coming home with me, too. The next day, we welcomed Brandy as a member of our family formally. We prepared a warm bed and delicious food for her. Adam was overjoyed, constantly playing with her. From then on, Brandy was no longer a neglected neighbor’s pet but a loyal guardian of our home. I learned that love and loyalty have nothing to do with species. I also completely changed my attitude toward animals. Later, I set up an animal rescue center to help more homeless pets. Brandy teaches me love and kindness can always create miracles. 【导语】本文以流浪金毛犬布兰迪为线索展开，讲述了原本对动物毫无怜悯之心的作者一家，在儿子走失后被布兰迪拼死守护救下，作者深受触动、彻底改变对动物的态度并收养狗狗的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ① 由第一段首句可知，接下来可描写众人循着狗叫声寻找，发现布兰迪带走失的儿子躲在树林、带伤拼死守护孩子的惊险暖心场景，以及作者心生愧疚与感激的内心变化。 ② 由第二段首句可知，接下来可描写作者一家悉心照料布兰迪、儿子与狗狗相伴嬉戏，以及作者心态的转变和后续的暖心举动，升华人与动物温情共处的主题。 2. 续写线索 循声寻找发现儿子——目睹布兰迪带伤守护孩子——作者满心愧疚与感激——正式收养布兰迪、悉心照料——家人温情相伴——作者转变心态、投身动物救助、领悟善意与忠诚的真谛 3.词类激活 行为类 ①（心脏）狂跳：race/pound ②瞧见：spot/catch sight of ③改变：change/shift 情绪类 ①高兴的：overjoyed/thrilled/wild with joy ②愧疚：guilt/remorse 【点睛】【高分句型1】Seeing this, I felt a strong sense of guilt and gratitude, with tears rolling down my face.（运用了现在分词seeing作状语，以及with复合结构） 【高分句型2】I learned that love and loyalty have nothing to do with species. （运用了that引导的宾语从句） 2 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年高一英语必修第一册单元测试（山东专用） Unit 5·培优卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 测试范围：必修第一册。 4. 难度系数：0.65。 5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 英语听力部分：该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 请看听力部分第一节，第一节，听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1． Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a pet store. B．In a zoo. C．In a music hall. 2．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．The man’s sister. B．A pet. C．An accident. 3．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To ask for help. B．To make an invitation. C．To find his dog. 4．What does the man like best in the zoo? A．The Cat House. B．The Lizard Lounge. C．The Monkey House. 5．What is the conversation about? A．Why the tiger shark is scary. B．What the tiger shark looks like. C．How the tiger shark gets its name. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 第一节到此结束，第二节，听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6．Why was it difficult to rescue the cat? A．It was too scared to move. B．It was hurt by the branches. C．It was at the top of a tree. 7．What did the man do to rescue the cat? A．He got a neighbor to help him. B．He borrowed a ladder. C．He climbed the tree. 听第7段录音，回答第8-10题。 8．What are the speakers mainly discussing? A．Causes of work stress. B．Benefits of using animals to relax. C．Ways to organize team-building events. 9．What positive result has the woman noticed? A．Most staff reported higher productivity. B．All employees overcame their fear of dogs. C．Team discussions became more open and relaxed. 10．What does the man think of the activity in the end? A．He’s interested in trying it. B．He’s unsure if it would work. C．He’s worried about potential problems. 听第8段录音，回答第11-13题。 11．Why does the man come to the woman? A．To give a party invitation. B．To get some ideas for a gift. C．To ask about house decoration. 12．What does the lucky bamboo with eight sticks represent? A．Growth. B．Double happiness. C．Blessings. 13．Which of the following plants does the woman have in her bedroom? A．The lucky bamboo. B．Spider plants. C．The Chinese money plant. 听第9段录音，回答第14-17题。 14．What’s the woman’s problem with keeping a dog? A．The woman dislikes its smell. B．The woman has no room for it. C．The woman is too busy to walk it. 15．Why does the woman dislike cats? A．They’re dangerous. B．They have long hair. C．She has to feed them. 16．What animal does the woman seem to be interested in? A．Cats. B．Snakes. C．Ants. 17．What is the woman likely to do next? A．Buy some ants. B．Shop at another store. C．Seek information online. 听第10段录音，回答第18-20题。 18．What is the talk mainly about? A．Dogs and humans make sounds in a similar way. B．Dogs and humans have a different ancestor. C．Dogs respond to calls like humans. 19．What can be learned about the dogs in Attila Andics’ experiment? A．They listened to as many human noises as dog noises. B．They were as sensitive to human sounds as to dog sounds. C．Some of them were awake while they were being scanned. 20．How does Clive Wynne explain Attila Andics’ finding? A．It provides evidence for dogs’ attachment to humans. B．It may not have anything to do with evolution. C．It may not be supported by other experiments. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Recommended Books for Earth Month 2026 One indirect outcome of Earth Day was the collective decision to protect the wildlife we live with and to cope with the resulting tensions. Here are three of the many titles gathered for this 2026 Earth Month bookshelf. My Life with Wolves: How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick McIntyre (Greystone Books, 2026, 296 pages, $30.00) Former park ranger (护林人) Rick McIntyre shares decades of wisdom from observing wolves in Yellowstone. He narrates how he narrowly missed a deer’s charge and watched alpha wolves battle for territory. More importantly, this memoir explains how the wolves’ calm assertiveness shaped his own values. The Company of Owls: A Memoir by Polly Atkin (Milkweed Editions, 2026, 216 pages, $25.00) Restricted by illness to her cottage in England’s Lake District, Polly Atkin finds companionship in a family of owls living nearby. As she watches them grow, she reflects on survival and solitude. The owls, she writes, taught her to listen carefully to the world around her. Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margin of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us by Marlene Zuk (Princeton University Press, 2026, 312 pages, $29.95) Biologist Marlene Zuk shifts our focus to creatures we frequently overlook — such as snakes, cockroaches, butterflies and other little-known species. With wit and genuine curiosity, she reveals what cockroaches can teach us about evolution, how butterflies reshape our understanding of pollution, and why even unpopular animals offer profound lessons. 21．What does Rick McIntyre mainly convey in his book? A．Observing wolves helped him develop his personal beliefs. B．His career as a park ranger was filled with unexpected risks. C．The Yellowstone wolf packs have complex social structures. D．Humans should always keep a safe distance from wild animals. 22．What drove Polly Atkin to seek companionship with the owls? A．Her desire to write a nature memoir. B．Her limited mobility due to health issues. C．Her preference for animals over humans. D．Her childhood dream of living in the wild. 23．What do the three books have in common? A．They are set in North America. B．They focus on survival challenges of wild animals. C．They explore the connection between humans and nature. D．They stress the importance of protecting endangered species. B Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic explorer, has spent 25 years documenting (记录) rare wildlife, changing his childhood interest into a duty to protect Earth’s ecosystems. When he was young, Kadur was attracted by Corbett’s tales of big cats. Inspired, he once cycled into the jungle with a friend to observe big cats at a watering hole. At night, they really saw a big cat. Bathed in moonlight, he realized his life’s goal: to take photos of nature’s wonders and share them. At 12, Kadur borrowed his father’s camera — a “magic box” that froze time. His father, a scientist who studies insects, got him looking at the small things. So he began intentionally taking photos of small insects, trying to understand what he was looking at. As he grew older, his love for nature, however, conflicted with academics. Afterwards, he moved to Brownsville, Texas to study hotel management — a choice that unexpectedly refueled his love for storytelling. In Brownsville, Kadur explored the cloud forests and landed a job as a jungle tour guide. There, he met filmmaker John Bax, who introduced him to documentary work. When they started a documentary project together, Bax withdrew (退出) from it. Kadur, then 19 and untrained in film, carried on the project on his own. He later spent three years in India’s Western Ghats, filming species like the “smoke cat” for the first time. His first film, Sahyadris: Mountains of the Monsoon, brought the Western Ghats’ biodiversity into attention, aiding its 2012 UNESCO World Heritage status. Through visual storytelling, Kadur offers his audience chances to know about a rarely-seen natural world, calling on them to protect its weak wildlife. “Visual art has told stories for thousands of years. Now we’re doing that with technology, and it will continue to advance.” said Kadur, “I think the influence of storytelling can last a lifetime. It can last generations.” 24．What led Kadur into nature? A．Corbett’s stories of big cats. B．Working as a jungle tour guide. C．Borrowing his father’s camera. D．His experience in hotel management. 25．What was his father’s influence on him? A．Teaching him photography skills. B．Introducing him to documentary work. C．Helping him regain love for storytelling. D．Arousing his curiosity about scientific details. 26．What is Kadur’s opinion about visual storytelling? A．It well entertains audiences. B．It serves as a bridge for nature. C．Its value lies in expression skills. D．Its impact depends on technology. 27．Which of the following words can best describe Kadur? A．Determined and passionate. B．Talented and humorous. C．Independent and generous. D．Responsible and serious. C “A beautiful field of flowers can be a rather noisy place. It’s just that we can’t hear the sounds.” Scientists at Tel Aviv University have done a six-year experiment, which proves (证明) that plants make noise in certain stressful situations. Plants produce a high frequency (频率) clicking sound, and when short of water, or damaged, the clicks become far more regular. They also make different sounds, depending on whether they are thirsty or injured. “Each plant and each type of stress is related to a specific sound,” said Professor Lilach Hadany. who led the research study. Focusing particularly on tomatoes, wheat and corn, the plants were placed in a soundproof (隔音的) room and recorded by microphones. Some plants were short of water, others cut, and a control group was left undamaged. The researchers used an algorithm (算法) to separate the noises, successfully telling the difference between the sounds depending on whether they were dry or cut. The algorithm did this in a greenhouse setting which included far more surrounding sounds, but it was still able to recognize the particular cries for help of the plants. Generally speaking, the human ear can hear sounds up to around 20kHz, while the sounds produced by plants are about 40-80kHz, far beyond our hearing. “The sounds made by plants can’t be heard by humans but can probably be heard by various animals, such as bats, mice and insects,” Hadany tells us. Though this has yet to be proven, it’s possible that these creatures use this information to choose which plants to eat. A study led by Reda Hassanien of China Agricultural University in Beijing years ago, also proved that plants reacted to sound waves, with some plants greatly increasing their yield. While evidence shows that plants can react to sounds, there’s no evidence today that they can actually hear them. 28．What can we know from the six-year experiment? A．Plants of different types make the sound of the same frequency B．Plants produce more regular sound in certain stressful situations. C．Plants make sounds with a much lower frequency when stressed D．Plants make the sound of the same frequency whatever the situation. 29．What is the algorithm used for in the research? A．To record the sounds B．To control the sounds. C．To produce the sounds D．To identify the sounds. 30．What has been proven by scientists according to the passage? A．Plants can hear each other’s cry for help. B．Animals can hear the sounds made by plants. C．Plants can make sounds and respond to sound waves. D．Animals decide what to eat based on the sounds plants make. 31．Which of the following is the best title of the text? A．Sounds That We Can’t Hear. B．Beautiful Songs from Plants. C．Plants Talk Especially When Stressed. D．Plant Reset to Different Types of Stress. D In the summer months, fireflies (萤火虫) become lively, starting their “love stories”. Male fireflies fly around and a part of their belly will light up. Then females sitting on the ground look up at the show and flash back to the males they like. They’re not going to mate (交配) unless they’ve exchanged these light signals. Firefly species have performed that for millions of years, lit only by the moon. Now humans are damaging their feelings, turning on street lights and LEDs at the fireflies’ summer party. In the firefly world, it’s the females who are particularly turned off by man-made light. Owens, a researcher at Harvard University, led studies, in experimental conditions and field conditions and found that male fireflies often keep flashing (闪光) under street lights and other kinds of overhead light, while female fireflies, active at night, basically shut down and stop reacting. “Probably because they just can’t see the males very well,” Owens explained. “Typically male fireflies are looking down. Female fireflies are looking up at street lights and other light sources.” In lab conditions, not one of 20 pairs mated successfully under bright lights, while about half of firefly couples mated successfully in natural dim light. “In the last decade, the night sky became twice as bright due to the increasing use of LEDs,” Owens said, which hurts the populations of fireflies. Sadly, no fireflies are protected under the Endangered Species Act presently. “I like people to think about firefly extinction (灭绝) as sitting in a room of candles, and it’s beautiful,” said Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tutts University. “And if one or two of those candles went out, you probably don’t even notice it, but if that continues, eventually you are left sitting in complete darkness.” 32．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Telling their love stories. B．Exchanging light signals of love. C．Mating and raising babies. D．Holding summer parties. 33．What is a serious danger of man-made light to fireflies? A．It makes the female blind. B．It causes them to get lost. C．It stops the female from reacting. D．It forces the male to shut off. 34．What influences the success of firefly mating according to the research? A．The brightness of surrounding light. B．The male and female mating time. C．The size of male and female. D．The number of firefly couples. 35．What does Sara Lewis say about the firefly extinction? A．It will surely happen eventually. B．It produces a beautiful story. C．It happens in a room of candles. D．It will come if nothing is done. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 End is Close to mouse in New Zealand You might have heard that we are only at a distance of a few meters away from a mouse. Maybe that’s true. It’s estimated (估计) that there are as many rats as there are people on the planet. 36 Recently, the New Zealand government has announced that it would try to get rid of every single rat, opossum (负鼠) and stoat (白鼬) in the country by 2050. 37 Also, native species (物种) will be better protected, because these animals are destroying the country’s natural habitats (栖息地). New Zealand is an ancient island which was home to many different wildlife species long before humans arrived. It’s thought that when people first traveled to the island on ships hundreds of years ago, they brought rats along with them by mistake. 38 Soon, stoats were brought in to control the spread of rabbits as well. 39 Over 40 types of flightless birds ended up dying out after these introduced species ate their eggs and disturbed their habitats, as the birds were unable to protect themselves. To carry out the plan, the government will set thousands of traps and even spread poison across some areas. Scientists are also working on using the CRISPR gene-editing tool to find a way to stop the mice from increasing. 40 As science journal Nature wrote, “Once you start getting rid of all the harmful species, you’re fighting against the law of nature to some degree.” A．This is not just to make the streets a cleaner place. B．Some think more effective actions should be taken. C．Later, opossums were introduced to the country for their fur. D．However, some worry that the actions may have unwanted effects. E．But for people in New Zealand, the distance may soon be a lot bigger. F．And then, some other foreign species were also introduced to New Zealand. G．In a country with few natural enemies, introducing these species was a disaster. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The word “hero” is usually used to describe a person who does some act of bravery. This story, however, is about a cat named Paley. The cat 41 a woman. Marci Mitchell and Jean Lewin are two women living at Spring Grove Apartments. They found Paley on the street and wanted to create a 42 for the homeless cat, but he was not 43 . So the women took turns 44 him. They made sure he could keep warm in the cold winter nights. Both women had 45 with cats as they each own their own cats as well. Slowly but surely, Paley started getting 46 with the kind women and warming to them. He would sometimes allow them to 47 him, and would even sit on their legs. One night, Lewin was told that Paley was crying and acting 48 . Lewin found Paley was not being himself and 49 to reply to Lewin when she called him like before. Lewin knew something was not 50 . She thought the cat wanted to be 51 , so she walked after him. Paley led her to a large tree. That was when Lewin saw a woman 52 on the snow. She didn’t reply when Lewin called her. Lewin had worked on a rescue team (救援队) for many years and 53 what to do. She quickly called 911 and cared for her. 54 the woman was fine in the end. This story shows that 55 come in all shapes and sizes, and that we should never underestimate (低估) pets and animals. 41．A．trusted B．supported C．saved D．influenced 42．A．home B．meal C．job D．video 43．A．impressed B．interested C．patient D．frightened 44．A．looking at B．looking for C．looking into D．looking after 45．A．trouble B．experience C．fun D．help 46．A．comfortable B．smart C．bored D．annoyed 47．A．own B．lead C．pet D．call 48．A．freely B．similarly C．strategically D．strangely 49．A．refused B．expected C．learned D．managed 50．A．ready B．possible C．right D．important 51．A．accepted B．followed C．lectured D．caught 52．A．lying B．walking C．working D．riding 53．A．wondered B．forgot C．explained D．knew 54．A．Naturally B．Luckily C．Suddenly D．Surprisingly 55．A．partners B．animals C．heroes D．favorites 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of 56 (it) wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a 57 (weigh) of up to 300 kilograms, they can run 58 a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers. Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. 59 eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, 60 were reflected in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I 61 (watch). Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned… and froze. Only meters away from me was a bear. With water 62 (fall) off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger 63 (press) the button. A second 64 (late), the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening, 65 magical experience was now captured forever in a single image. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，作为动物保护社团社长，请写一则启事，招募学生参与校园流浪猫（stray cats）的管理。内容包括： 1．流浪猫管理的意义及工作职责； 2．报名方式。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Protection Club 第二节（满分25分） 67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I grew up in an average middle-class home where pets were not available. I never had a pet. Animals were not part of my experience, so I had no pity about them. When my son Adam was 18 months old, we moved to a new community. An elderly woman and her old golden retriever (金毛猎犬) lived next door. Adam liked the dog whose name was Brandy, and she was a friendly animal. That was all as far as I was concerned. When the woman died, her relatives took away all of her belongings except the old dog. They locked the dog out and drove away. Because I had no mercy on animals, it didn’t even cross my mind: “Wait a minute. Someone should be taking care of this dog” or “Who is going to be responsible for her?” It just didn’t. I was not responsible for the dog. Some of the neighbors had fed her occasionally, but the dog mostly stayed near the house where she’d lived, and where her owner had died. When the dog would come over to play with Adam, he would feed her cookies; once in a while I would give her some leftovers. One afternoon I went to get Adam, who’d been outside playing in our yard — a safe, level grassy area — but he was gone. Just gone. I was mad. I looked for him, and then neighbors helped. We called the police. For three hours the police looked for him, but in vain. My husband rushed home from the city. After six hours’ search, we got no result. I was hysterical (歇斯底里). We could not find Adam. 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, we heard faint dog barks (狗吠) coming from the woods nearby. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, we welcomed Brandy as a member of our family formally. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Look at those colorful birds over there. I think you can teach them to sing. but look at the Price. I rather buy a cat as my pet. Listen to the next question. Did you see coco, my sister and I can't find her anywhere. I'm afraid that you'll get hit by a car if he runs into the road. You mean your little dog? No, I haven't seen her. Listen to the next question. I'm sorry to come at this moment, but I wonder if I can leave my dog with you for three days. I'm sorry, mister Green doesn't like dogs. Listen to the next question. What is your favorite part of the zoo? I like the cat house. I really like . the tigers. yeah. And the lizard land is great too, but the monkey house is the best. Listen to the next question. Betty. Do you know why these animals are called the tiger shark? That's easy. They have a frightening nature as tigers. Well, in actual fact, that's because they have dark, narrow areas similar to those on a tiger's body. Listen to the next question. Hey, you will believe what happened earlier today. I had to rescue a cat that was stuck in a tree. Oh, really, tell me all about IT. IT was quite a chAllenge. The poor thing was terrified and wouldn't come down. I had to get a latter from my neighbor, but even then, I took some time to get a cat to trust me. Finally, after a bit of patients, I managed to to reach her and bring that . down safely. That's so kind of you IT sounds like quite an adventure. IT was. I'm just glad I could help the poor creature. Hey, you believe what happened earlier today? I had to rest to a cat that was stuck in a tree. Oh, really. Tell me all about IT. IT was quite a chAllenge. The poor thing was terrified and wouldn't come down. I had to get a latter from my neighbor, but even then I took some time to get the cat to trust me. Finally, after a bit of patients, I managed to to reach her and bring IT down safely. That's so kind of you. That sounds like quite an adventure . that I just glad I could help the poor creature. Listen to the next question. I didn't expect to see you him is smith. I thought you were busy running that team building event this weekend. I was and IT went really well. We had a stress relief session using pets. I've heard of IT. It's the use of an animal to provide comfort to people with health problems, right? Yes, we brought in trained therapy dogs during the team building event to help with stress relief. Employees could spend time with them in special areas. That sounds wonderful. But wasn't there a risk that some people would find the . dogs too noisy at first? Some, some were unsure, especially those who don't usually spend time with pets. I guess they were maybe a little bit afraid of the dogs, but didn't actually say that. However, once they saw how come and relax, the dogs made everyone feel they were more open to IT. Some employees even mentioned how much more comfortable they felt during group activities. I never thought about how much of a positive impact comfort . could have get. Incredible animals help people feel more at is and connected, which really improves teamwork and . communication. Well, you never say never. Now that we've spoken, I wouldn't rolled out doing something similar. I didn't expect to see you him is smith. I thought you were busy running that team building event this weekend. I was and IT went really well. We had a stress relief session using pets. I've heard of IT. It's the use of an animal to provide comfort to people with health problems, right? Yes, we brought in trained therapy dogs during the team building event to help with stress relief. Employees could spend time with them in special areas. That sounds wonderful. But wasn't there a risk that some people would find the . dogs too noisy? At first? Some were unsure, especially those who don't usually spend time with pets. I guess there were maybe a little bit afraid of the dogs, but didn't actually say that. However, once they saw how calm and relax, the dogs made everyone feel, they were more open to IT. Some employees even mentioned how much more comfortable they felt during group activities. I never thought about how much of a positive impact pet comforts could have. It's incredible. Animals help people feel more at ease and connected, which really improves teamwork and communication. Well, you never say never. Now that we've spoken, I wouldn't rule out doing something similar. Listen to the next question. Hey, emma, my sister is going to have a housewarming party in her new house. I was thinking of getting her some indoor plants as a gift, but plants aren't really my thing. How about a lucky bamboo? IT is believed to bring luck to the household. SHE can sit in the . living room quite interesting. According to chinese traditions, the significance of the lucky bamboo is tied to how many sticks IT has. For example, two sticks represent double happiness, five represent blessings, and with three more growth. nice. What about something for her study room? A chinese . money plan would be great. IT only needs watering weekly. I placed one in my bedroom, and IT is growing well. Spider plants are also a good choice. thanks. Hey, emma. My sister is going to have a housewarming party in her new house. I was thinking of getting her some indoor plants as a gift, but plants aren't really my thing. How about a lucky bamboo? IT is believed to bring luck to the household. SHE can place that in the living room. Quite interesting. According to chinese traditions, the significance of the lucky bamboo is tied to how many sticks IT has. For example, two sticks represent double happiness, five or represent blessings, and with three more growth. nice. What about something for her study room? A chinese . money plan would be great and only needs watering weekly. I placed one in my bedroom, and IT is growing well. Spider plants are also a good choice. Thanks, summer. Listen to the next question. I always want a pet. Can you give me some advice on getting a pet? How much time can you spend looking after your pet? I'm actually very busy, so if I have a dog, i've got to walk IT every day, which I don't have time for. You are right. Also, I don't want pets with long hair like cats, nor do I want a pet that could be dangerous like a spider . or a snake. How about ants? And they are easy to look after. You only need to put the ants into a glass box with special soil so you don't need to feed them. The most interesting part is that you can watch the ants digging roads in the soil. IT sounds good. Do you sell both the ends and the box? yes. How many ants should I get? At least eight. at least. I always want a pet. Can you give me some advice on getting a pet? How much time can you spend looking after your pet? I'm actually very busy. So if I have a dog, i've got to walk IT every day, which I don't have . time for. You are right. Also, I don't want pets with long hair like cats, nor do I want a pet that could be dangerous like a spider or a snake. How about ants? They're easy to look after. You own need to put the ants into a glass box with special soil, so you don't need to feed them. The most interesting part is that you can watch the ants digging roads in the soil. IT sounds good. Do you sell both the ends and the box? yes. How many ants should I get? At least eight. at least. Listen to the next question. The brains of humans and dogs respond in the same way that sounds like laughter and barking. The findings suggests that a voice processing areas are passed down from a common ancestor, adler. Addicts of the MECE research group in boot past hungry and his colleagues trained eleven dogs to lie in a scanner. As the dogs listened to nearly two hundred human and dog noises, the team recorded brain activity. They also performed the same experiment on twenty two humans. Animals are usually asleep for scans, but recently, Better training has meant some dogs will lie still long enough to be scanned while awake. And dick is the first to compare humans and dogs. In the same experiment, human and dog brains let up in similar areas in response to the sounds, dogs responded more to dog sounds, and humans responded more to human sounds. And dicks says the results hint at a single evolutionary origin for the voice processing area of human and dog brains dating back to at least one hundred million years ago, the last time humans and dogs shared an ancestor. But clive win of arizona state university offers an alternative explanation. The dog's responses could just be the result of a lifetime listening to humans voices. He says the brains of humans and dogs respond in the same way that sounds like laughter and barking. The findings suggests that the voice processing areas are passed down from a common ancestor, adeler addicts of the MECE research group. In boot past, hungry and his colleagues trained eleven dogs to lie in a scanner. As the dogs listen to nearly two hundred human and dog noises, the team recorded brain activity. They also performed the same experiment on twenty two humans. Animals are usually a sleep for scans, but recently Better training has meant some dogs will lie still long enough to be scanned while awake. And dick is the first to compare humans and dogs in the same experiment. Human and dog brains let up in similar areas in response to the sounds. Dogs responded more to dog sounds and humans responded more to human sounds. And dicks says the results hit at a single evolutionary origin for the voice processing area of human and dog brains dating back to at least one hundred million years ago, the last time humans and dogs shared an ancestor. But clive win of arizona state university offers an alternative explanation. The dog's responses could just be the result of a lifetime listening to humans voices, he says. 听力部分到此结束。